PIN 491445 Population 37,372 (2011) | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Vehicle registration CG Local time Friday 1:23 PM | |
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Weather 32°C, Wind SW at 19 km/h, 38% Humidity Neighborhoods Railway Colony, Ward Number 22, Kalkapara Ganesh Ward Number 8, Ward No 20 | ||
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Dongargarh is a city and municipality in Rajnandgaon District in the state of Chhattisgarh, India and the site of the Bambleshwari Temple. A prominent pilgrim destination in Rajnandgaon District, the city lies about 35 kilometres (22 mi) west from Rajnandgaon, 67 kilometres (42 mi) west from Durg and 132 kilometres (82 mi) east from Bhandara which are situated on National Highway 6. Featuring majestic mountains and ponds, Dongargarh is derived from the words: Dongarh meaning 'mountains' and garh meaning 'fort'.
Contents
- Indian railways dongargarh trip 2014 teaser video
- Map of Dongargarh Chhattisgarh 491445
- Maa bamleshwari devi dongargarh
- Demographics
- Transport
- Education
- References
Map of Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh 491445
The Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple, situated on a 1,600 feet (490 m) high hilltop, is a popular landmark. It is of great spiritual importance and a legend is associated with this shrine. Another prominent shrine in the vicinity is Chhoti Bamleshwari Temple. Devotees flock these temples during Navratri. Shivji Temple and temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman are also located here. The ropeway is an added attraction and is the only passenger ropeway in Chhattisgarh.
A Jain temple is also under construction on a hill known as Chandragiri with the blessings of Jain saint Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaaj. The temple is specially recognized for an ancient statue of the Teerthankara god Chandraprabhuji. One of the biggest gurudwara in the state is also located in the heart of the city.
The nearest airport is at Raipur, 110 kilometres (68 mi) away while the nearest railhead is Dongargarh Railway Station. Dongargarh has good road communication and buses and taxis are available from Rajnandgaon.
Maa bamleshwari devi dongargarh
Demographics
As of the 2011 India census, Dongargarh had a population of 37,372 with males constituting 52% of the population and females 48%. The city's average literacy rate is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 81% and, female literacy is 66%. In Dongragarh, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
Dongargarh is a station on the Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line. It falls under SECR NAGPUR DIVISION.
Education
Dongargarh has four very high quality schools.